When the paladins came, I first thought that was a good business opportunity.
Sarah
But they let Harad make their weapons, and neither Hakon nor I make even one gold piece off of them.
Sarah
Moreover, the farmers no longer supply us with food, and all the prices have gone up.
Sarah
It's only a small consolation that the paladins are paying my hotel bill.
Me
What's the problem with the farmers?
Sarah
They refuse to deliver their goods.
Sarah
Now that the ships no longer come in, the city depends entirely on supplies provided by the farmers, of course.
Sarah
And Onar, the largest farmer, has hired mercenaries to protect his farm from the city guards. Otherwise, they'd simply snatch the goods for themselves.
Sarah
But the mercenaries don't just guard Onar's farm.
Sarah
They come as far as the small farms outside of town to intimidate the farmers.
Sarah
I saw them as I was passing Akil's farm. I wouldn't like to be in his shoes now.
Me
Where will I find Akil's farm?
Sarah
If you go out of the east gate here and follow the road to the right, you'll come to a stairway.
Sarah
It leads up to Akil's farm.
Sarah
But I wouldn't go there now - the mercenaries are certainly still there.
Me
Show me your wares.
Sarah
You! You dare show your face here! I cannot prove it, but I bet that you played a part in this dirty game.
Sarah
It's your fault that I'm here. Yours, and that of this damned Canthar - may Innos punish you!
Me
Canthar was trying to trick you, and to get your booth for himself. But I've turned him over to the city guard.
Sarah
Then you've made an enemy of a dangerous man. I've known the bastard for a long time, and he's always wanted my place for himself.